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Chauvin Arnoux Green TEST-FTV 100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Testing instrument for photovoltaic installations ENGLISH User’s manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this GREEN TEST FTV 100. For best results from your instrument: • read this operating manual carefully •...

  • Page 3: Measurement Categories

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h ♦ Before each use, check that the cables, housings, and accessories are in perfect condition. Any cable, sensor, or accessory of which the insulation is damaged (even partially) must be repaired or scrapped.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h CONTENTS F O R E W O R D ....................... . . 2 Meanings of the symbols used on the instrument ..................
  • Page 5 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 8 . 1 7 M E A S U R E M E N T O F T H E C O M P L E T E S I T E I N T W O S E P A R A T E S T A G E S ..... . . 3 0 8 .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 1. INTRODUCTION The GREEN TEST FTV 100 is a measuring instrument designed and built to meet the needs of technicians during the installation, testing, certification, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems.

  • Page 7: Presentation

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h MN-FTV ammeter clamps for measurement PAC20-FTV ammeter clamps for of the alternating current (200A measurement of the direct current (1400A PAC10-FTV ammeter clamps for FTV 100 remoted module + 2 male/male measurement of the direct current (200A...

  • Page 8: Switching On/Off

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h input 1: ammeter clamp A input 2: ammeter clamp A input 3: ammeter clamp A input 2: ammeter clamp A input 2: ammeter clamp A input 3: ammeter clamp A input 1: voltage V...
  • Page 9 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 5. PREPARING THE SCREEN The GREEN TEST FTV 100 has a 5.7" LCD screen that displays all measurements and the results of the efficiency calculations in real time.
  • Page 10 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h When it exceeds the NOCT, the coefficient falls below 0.85 and the panel loses efficiency (see page 34, §15.2). The variation of the temperature coefficient also depends on the values entered for Gamma and for NOCT.
  • Page 11 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h In this case: M e a s u r e m e n t s T E S T i n p e r c e n t a g e R E M A R K R E S U L T S...

  • Page 12: P O W E R S U P P L

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 6. POWER SUPPLY 6.1 BATTERY LIFE BETWEEN CHARGES The battery icon at bottom right on the screen indicates the charge level (proportional to the number of bars of the icon that are visible).

  • Page 13: M E N U T R E

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 7. MENU TREE When the instrument is powered up, the "FUNCTIONS MENU" is displayed in the bottom right part of the screen.
  • Page 14 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h P a g e 1 4 s u r 4 7...
  • Page 15 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h P a g e 1 5 s u r 4 7...

  • Page 16: D E S C R I P T I O N O F T H E M E N U

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 8. DESCRIPTION OF THE MENUS When the instrument is switched on and the main screen is displayed, the bottom right box contains the "FUNCTIONS MENU"...

  • Page 17: S E L E C T A S I T

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h ♦ Tcel, which is the cell temperature of a PV module, can be measured using a thermoresistive sensor directly connected to the instrument or using the remoted FTV 100 module.

  • Page 18: M E A S U R E M E N T A C Q U I R E

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h ♦ INVERTER Press ENTER to select the INVERTER measurements (DC and AC side) (a red asterisk “*” appears on the element selected).

  • Page 19: A D J U S T M E N T S M E N

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 8.4 ADJUSTMENTS MENU Press ENTER to display the ADJUSTMENTS menu, which includes the following elements: ♦ PYRANOMETER Press ENTER to select the SENSITIVITY OF THE PYRANOMETER (value expressed in [mV/(kW/m2)] and displayed on the panel of the pyranometer) if it differs from the assigned value (see: standard sensitivity value) or in the event of replacement.

  • Page 20: R E M O T E M E A S U R E M E N

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h ♦ CURRENT CLAMPS Press ENTER to select the "CURRENT CLAMPS" MENU. Move the cursor to the desired IDC clamp model and press ENTER to validate your choice (a red asterisk "*" appears on the option chosen).

  • Page 24: Output

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h See Figure 2: Locations of the measurement points on a single-phase inverter. To measure the efficiency of a single-phase inverter, proceed as follows: Connect the VDC MEASURE LINE1 voltage inputs to the DC voltage output of the photovoltaic panel using the cables provided, respecting the polarity;...

  • Page 28: Output

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h See Figure 4: Locations of the measurement points on a three-phase inverter. Connect the VDC MEASURE LINE1 voltage inputs to the DC voltage output of the photovoltaic panel using the cables provided, respecting the polarity;...
  • Page 29 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 8.15 CONNECTIONS OF THE MEASUREMENTS OF THE COMPLETE SITE WITH THREE-PHASE OUTPUT Pyranometer Panel temperature probe Ambient temperature probe Photovoltaic panel DC current clamp Inverter...
  • Page 30 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h See Figure 5: Connections of the measurements of the complete system with three-phase output. Connect the VDC MEASURE LINE1 voltage inputs to the DC output voltage of the photovoltaic panel using the cables provided, respecting the polarity;...

  • Page 31: Communication Interface

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h AC SIDE (INVERTER) Connect the instrument to the downstream side of the inverter and connect the instrument as indicated by the "measurements connection diagram, single-phase inverter side (page 21)"...

  • Page 32: Configuration

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h ♦ printing of measurement reports and of the declaration of conformity issued at the end of the tests of the site;...

  • Page 33: Report

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h Remote acquisition of measurements in REAL TIME from the remoted module: ♦ Connect the instrument to the PC using the USB cable. ♦...
  • Page 34 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 8.19.3 EXAMPLES OF GRAPHS CREATED BY "GREEN REPORT" SOFTWARE 9. REPORT ON STATUSES AND MEASUREMENTS The test is intended to prove and certify that the installation has been built in a professional manner and in compliance with the technical requirements, in conformity with the need, and to make sure that it currently functions properly.
  • Page 35 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h E x a m p l e o f a R e p o r t o f o n - s i t e m e a s u r e m e n t o n t h e t e s t s p e r f o r m e d P a g e 3 5 s u r 4 7...
  • Page 36 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 10. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INSTRUMENT WARNING, DANGER! Reference conditions: 23° C 3° C; 45-75% ± MONITOR High-luminosity digital colour LCD display area 5,7”...
  • Page 37 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h OPERATING From 5° C to +40° C. TEMPERATURE The device must not be used in the rain with the cover open MAXIMUM ALTITUDE 2000m.
  • Page 38 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 11.1 PROCEDURE FOR CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE REMOTED FTV 100 MODULE Connect the probes of the unit (temperature and insolation) to the corresponding inputs of the remoted module (see photograph A) A m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e p r o b e P a n e l t e m p e r a t u r e p r o b e...
  • Page 39 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 12. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "BLUETOOTH" COMMUNICATION KIT The Bluetooth kit is used to transmit the atmospheric parameters from the remoted module to the GREEN TEST FTV 100 instrument when the panels are placed at a distance from the inverter.
  • Page 40 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 13. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE "CABLE" KIT The RS232 cable communication kit allows the transmission of the atmospheric parameters to the GREEN TEST FTV 100 instrument by the remoted module, by means of a physical connection, when the panels are placed at a distance from the inverter.

  • Page 41: Optional Remoted Ftv 100 Module

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 14. PRODUCING A CABLE USING THE RS232 CONNECTORS PROVIDED WITH THE OPTIONAL REMOTED FTV 100 MODULE 15. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PYRANOMETER WARNING, DANGER! The user must take care not to connect the metallic parts of the pyranometer to a hazardous voltage.
  • Page 42 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h The LP PYRA 03 has a dome having an outside diameter of 32mm, 4mm thick, in order to ensure adequate thermal insulation of the thermopile against the effects of wind and to reduce its sensitivity to thermal radiation.

  • Page 43: Warranty,

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 15.4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 10µV/(W/m TYPICAL SENSITIVITY IMPEDANCE 33Ω ÷ 45Ω 0-2000W/m MEASUREMENT RANGE 1.5% typical MEASUREMENT ACCURACY* <30s RESPONSE TIME 2 Π...

  • Page 44: Maintenance,

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 17. MAINTENANCE For maintenance, use only the specified spare parts. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any accident that occurs following a repair done by a party other than Chauvin-Arnoux customer service or an approved repairer.

  • Page 45: To Order 

    G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h 18. TO ORDER GREEN TEST FTV 100........................P01160700 THE instrument is provided with: ♦ A carrying case containing the instrument; ♦...
  • Page 46 G R E E N T E S T - F T V 1 0 0 E n g l i s h SPARE PARTS ♦ 1 pyranometer for solar radiation + connecting cable P01160730 ♦ 1 Pt100 probe for the ambient temperature ............P01160731 ♦...
  • Page 47 Tel: +86 21 65 21 51 96 - Fax: +86 21 65 21 61 07 SCANDINAVIA - CA Mätsystem AB USA - Chauvin Arnoux Inc - d.b.a AEMC Instruments Box 4501 - SE 18304 TÄBY 200 Foxborough Blvd. - Foxborough - MA 02035...

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